Manlius, NY -- Those trucks and not-so mini vans that contractors and tradesmen count on have prompted the Romano brothers to build a new facility behind their dealerships in Manlius.

"When my brother and I decided to do this, we saw a need for services for F-450s, stake racks and cube vehicles," said Michael Romano, who with his brother Joe runs several auto dealerships in Central New York.

The new facility, behind the Romano's Mercedes-Benz dealership on North Burdick Road, has 22-foot ceilings and heavy-duty lifts to accommodate the taller, heavier vehicles.

New service areas in the Romano dealership in Manlius are designed for large commercial vehicles. Dick Blume / The Post-Standard

Contractors and tradesmen often can't afford to give up their vehicle for the day, Michale Romano said. So, customers bringing a vehicle in for service can get a new Mercedes Benz-built Sprinter for a loaner.

Michael Romano said he and his brother were considering more service hours to accommodate tradesmen who've asked them to "service these trucks when they have down town."

Already, he said, the first weeks of business at the new center has them thinking of adding more lifts to keep up with demand.